San Sarv Bu Pm Tf 11 Sk 13Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma
Pāli / Sanskrit:Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ prāvariṣyāma
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Exposition of the Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma Sutta
Context
This text is recorded in the Vinaya Piṭaka of the early tradition of the Buddha-Dharma, specifically in the section regulating prohibited actions and violations by bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs. The title "Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma" carries the meaning, "We shall clearly declare the things not to be done beyond the prescribed limit."
The background of this text is connected with the need of the Buddha and the Sangha to establish clear boundaries of ethical conduct for those gone forth. The Vinaya Piṭaka is not merely a collection of prohibitions, but the foundation for governing the community, maintaining discipline, and helping monastics progress on the path of practice.
Main Content
This text focuses on declaring and clarifying actions that go beyond the boundaries permitted by the monastic discipline. These are not matters that are entirely allowed, but ambiguous actions that need to be clarified so that bhikkhus know their limits clearly.
In the early tradition, clearly stating what must not be exceeded has the effect of limiting individual freedom in order to protect the community. This reflects the principle of balance in the Buddha-Dharma: personal freedom must be regulated by common responsibility toward the community. Monastics must clearly understand the boundary between what is acceptable and what constitutes a disciplinary fault.
The text emphasizes that clarity concerning rules is necessary. There is no ambiguity, and no opportunity for monastics to avoid responsibility or justify their wrong actions. Each member of the Sangha needs to understand these rules, both to protect themselves and to maintain the purity of the community.
Practical Meaning
The Nātyutkṛṣṭaṁ Prāvariṣyāma Sutta teaches us that clarity and transparency are the foundation of true discipline.
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